Bars & Clubs - Nov. 22, 2009
Bloody Brunch is much more than breakfast
It began as any Sunday morning might. Two new friends met for brunch only to discover they share an affinity for a well-crafted Bloody Mary. As one Sunday flowed into the next, an idea was born. The Bloody Brunch was born.
Tags: bloody brunch tweetup, twitter, bloody mary, brunch, charity, blood center of wisconsin, amy kant, sara conrad, stack'd burger bar

Milwaukee Buzz - Oct. 28, 2009
Mayor Barrett to be honored by Sojourner Family Peace Center
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett will be honored for his courage on November 7 at the 15th Annual Evening of Hope gala, to benefit Sojourner Family Peace Center.
Tags: Sojourner Family Peace Center, Tom Barrett, Angela Mancuso, Evening of Hope, Tina Chang, Chris Abele, Coakley Bros, charity

Milwaukee Buzz - Oct. 22, 2009
Jimmy John's' "Freaky Fast 500" Big Wheel relay rolls today
OnMilwaukee.com is proud to be part of today's second annual "Freaky Fast 500" Big Wheel relay race at Red Arrow Park, 920 N. Water St.
Tags: Jimmy John's, Freaky Fast 500, Red Arrow, Big Brothers Big Sisters, charity

Living - Oct. 17, 2009
OnDesign: What happens when architects, designers and artists do good?
Friday, Nov. 6 marks the sixth year for "Feed Your Soul," an event dreamed up by artists, designers and architects to benefit Wisconsin's hungry. And once again this year, it will be in the cool digs of Flux Design, a design shop at 811 E. Vienna Ave. in Milwaukee.
Tags: ondesign, feed your soul, charity, food drive, flux design

Living - Oct. 16, 2009
A November Garden Party
This year, Kathy's Garden Party displays and auctions artwork highlighting 50 years of Barbie; a silent auction, live auction and runway show accompany heavy appetizers and a cash bar.
Tags: kathy's garden party, grace foundation, charity, grace space, pritzlaff building

Arts & Entertainment - April 23, 2009
5 questions for UPAF's Cristy Garcia-Thomas
For years, OnMilwaukee.com has supported the United Performing Arts Fund (UPAF). Today, we ask the group's president five questions about UPAF and the arts in Milwaukee.
Tags: UPAF, arts, funding, Miller Lite Ride for the Arts, non profit, Cristy Gracia-Thomas, charity

Bars & Clubs - Jan. 24, 2009
Hook & Ladder Brewery fans the flame of charity
The Silver Spring, Md.-based Hook & Ladder Brewing Company made its way to Wisconsin in fall 2008 and perhaps you've seen it in the beer department at Whole Foods or on the shelves of the "Blatz Cave" at Blatz Market & Liquor, but have you tried it yet?
Tags: hook and ladder, craft beer, firefighters, burn center, blatz market and liquor, beer, charity

Living - Oct. 24, 2008
Freaky Fast 500 rides through Red Arrow
On Thursday, several members of our team participated in the first-ever "Jimmy John's Freaky Fast 500" at Red Arrow Park.
Tags: Jimmy Johns, Freaky Fast 500, charity, C-K, civic

Music - July 26, 2008
Buffett and Akon urge you to find something to do
As is so often the case, music and social consciousness are linking artists together. In this instance, composer and philanthropist Peter Buffett teams with rap and R&B star Akon to support social activism around the world.
Tags: peter buffett, akon, charity, is there something i can do

Bars & Clubs - June 19, 2008
"Think Pink" tonight at Moct
Two members of the OnMilwaukee.com team, Caroline McDonald and John Hyland along with a group of their friends invite you to "Think Pink."
Tags: Think Pink, Komen, charity, John Hyland, Caroline McDonald, Moct, Cocksmiths

Milwaukee Buzz - June 11, 2008
The new mission of Posh Milwaukee
As of last month, Posh Milwaukee is back on the scene with a new mission that merges the fun of outer beauty with the fulfillment of inner beauty.
Tags: posh milwaukee, charity, companion animal resource center, girls night out

Marketplace - Dec. 20, 2007
Here's how you can make a difference
I'm talking about really giving back. Giving back time, talent and fortune. Well, if you don't know how or you've never been asked, I'm going to take those excuses away from you right now.
Tags: charity, volunteer, wishlist

Kids & Family - May 3, 2007
Men, walk a mile in her shoes on Sunday
On Sunday, you can put your foot down and show that you understand by taking part in “Walk A Mile In Her Shoes.”
Tags: Walk a mile in her shoes, charity, runs, walks, Jewish Family Services, Sojourner Truth House, Task Force on Family Violence

Politics - Dec. 13, 2005
Opinion: Online bell ringing is in the spirit of Christmas
As national retail giants like Target and local shopping centers like Wauwatosa's Mayfair Mall continue to thumb their noses at the Salvation Army bell ringers, we should recognize just how important this charitable organization has been, particularly to the Milwaukee area.
Tags: Salvation Army, Christmas, charity, donation, WisPolitics

Milwaukee Buzz - July 4, 2005
Jeff Fest invites guests to "cheers" their beers for charity
What do you do when your birthday party becomes too big for your home? If you're Jeff Wallack, you pick a public venue, secure a slew of sponsors, coerce a friend into doubling as party PR guy, and join forces with a local charity. Jeff Fest, a benefit for the Huger Task Force, happens July 23.
Tags: Jeff Fest, charity, hunger task force